Fragrance comparison

Nina L'Elixir vs Liquid Mind Control

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,511 ratings analysed

Nina L'Elixir

Nina Ricci

3.892,436 votes

Rank #2,961 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Liquid Mind Control

The Dua Brand

4.2675 votes

Rank #4,591 WoodyWhiskey

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liquid Mind Control takes 5 of 7 categories.

Nina L'Elixir
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Liquid Mind Control
Choose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nina L'Elixir2/7

Liquid Mind Control5/7

Ratings & consensus: Liquid Mind Control
Community sentiment: Nina L'Elixir
Longevity: Liquid Mind Control
Sillage & projection: Liquid Mind Control
Value for money: Liquid Mind Control
Versatility: Liquid Mind Control
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nina L'Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Nina L'ElixirNina Ricci

Liquid Mind ControlThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 2,436 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 42%Had 9%Want 50%

Category winnerLiquid Mind ControlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

2,436 votes

59%Love

18%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNina L'ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLiquid Mind Control

SillageLiquid Mind Control

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value74

Category winnerLiquid Mind ControlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

sweet88%

citrus77%

fresh65%

sour53%

musky42%

woody100%

whiskey86%

amber72%

rum58%

fresh spicy44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match4%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Amalfi LemonCaipirinha

Heart

Red BerriesJasmineCandy apple

Base

MuskAmberCedar

Top

GingerRed BerriesAmalfi LemonSicilian Bergamot

Heart

WhiskeyRumGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaRose

Base

AmbergrisAustralian SandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Fenugreek

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon and Red Berries. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring43

Summer14

Fall95

Winter100

Day70

Night100

Category winnerLiquid Mind ControlMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women98

Men63

Unisex31

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,961

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#4,591

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerNina L'ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nina L'Elixir by Nina Ricci opens with sharp Amalfi lemon and a crisp Caipirinha lime accord before settling into candied red apple and tart red berries. Clean jasmine softens the fruity intensity in the heart, while musk and cedar ground the dry-down. It works best during cool autumn mornings or chilly spring afterno…

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Liquid Mind Control is a dense boozy wood scent with a sharp whiskey opening, resinous spice, and a dry woody base. On many wearers it also gives an unexpected coconut effect, sometimes creamy and sweet, sometimes harsh and persistent. This suits shoppers who enjoy bold liquor-led fragrances and do not mind a strange,…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nina L'Elixir or Liquid Mind Control?

Liquid Mind Control takes 5 of 7 categories. Nina L'Elixir is rated 3.89/5 from 2,436 votes; Liquid Mind Control is rated 4.26/5 from 75 votes. Choose Nina L'Elixir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Liquid Mind Control for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nina L'Elixir or Liquid Mind Control?

Liquid Mind Control lasts longest (Liquid Mind Control 81/100, Nina L'Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nina L'Elixir or Liquid Mind Control?

Liquid Mind Control projects furthest (Liquid Mind Control 75/100, Nina L'Elixir 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nina L'Elixir and Liquid Mind Control smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon and Red Berries.

Is Nina L'Elixir or Liquid Mind Control better for summer or winter?

For summer, Liquid Mind Control is the stronger pick. For winter, Nina L'Elixir is the stronger pick. Liquid Mind Control suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nina L'Elixir and Liquid Mind Control?

Nina L'Elixir has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Caipirinha, heart notes of Red Berries, Jasmine and Candy apple, a base of Musk, Amber and Cedar. Liquid Mind Control has top notes of Ginger, Red Berries, Amalfi Lemon and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Whiskey, Rum, Gurjan balsam and Guaiac Wood, a base of Ambergris, Australian Sandalwood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Fenugreek.